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minimum distance
The smallest permitted or recommended distance that must be maintained between two objects, people, or vehicles for safety reasons.
Auf der Autobahn ist es lebenswichtig, den Mindestabstand zum vorderen Fahrzeug einzuhalten.
On the highway, it is vital to maintain the minimum distance from the vehicle in front.
The word is made up of 'Mindest-' (minimum) and 'Abstand' (distance). The prefix 'Mindest-' means 'minimum' and is also used in other words such as 'Mindestlohn' (minimum wage) or 'Mindestalter' (minimum age).
Für diesen Job gibt es ein Mindestalter von 18 Jahren.
There is a minimum age of 18 for this job.
The most important and most common verb combination is 'den Mindestabstand einhalten' (to maintain the minimum distance). The opposite, meaning to come too close, is often expressed with 'den Mindestabstand unterschreiten' (to fall below the minimum distance).
Bitte halten Sie hier einen Mindestabstand von zwei Metern ein.
Please maintain a minimum distance of two meters here.
To specify the exact distance, use the structure 'einen Mindestabstand von [number] [unit]' (a minimum distance of [number] [unit]). The object is in the accusative.
Zwischen den Tischen muss ein Mindestabstand von 1,5 Metern gewährleistet sein.
A minimum distance of 1.5 meters must be ensured between the tables.
safe distance
Both words refer to a distance maintained for safety reasons. Mindestabstand emphasizes the smallest permitted or recommended distance. Sicherheitsabstand highlights protection from danger and may be chosen larger depending on the situation.
Bei normalem Wetter hält Mia den empfohlenen Mindestabstand zum vorausfahrenden Auto ein.
In normal weather, Mia maintains the recommended minimum distance from the car in front.
Bei starkem Regen hält Mia einen größeren Sicherheitsabstand zum vorausfahrenden Auto.
In heavy rain, Mia keeps a greater safe distance from the car in front.
